Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Overview: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is an outstanding school that provides a vibrant, welcoming and multicultural environment for its pupils. The school's values of 'be kind, show respect, work hard' are evident across the school, and pupils achieve well, with a clear sense of belonging for all. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from excellent support and achieve well.

Strengths:

• The school has introduced a highly ambitious curriculum that celebrates and reflects the school community.
• Pupils with SEND are provided with all they need to be successful, and those who speak English as an additional language make rapid progress.
• Children make an exceptional start in early years, with highly effective systems to quickly identify children's needs and starting points.
• Teachers and teaching assistants are experts in delivering the school's ambitious curriculum, and lessons are engaging.
• Pupils' behaviour is exceptional, with clear routines and expectations in place, and relationships between staff and pupils are warm and nurturing.

Areas to improve: The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.